Senior Manager, Investment Product & Comms (Investment Specialist) at Rest

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Investment Product, Communications, Investment Specialist, Subject Matter Expert, Investment Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Relationship Strengthening, Content Accuracy, Team Leadership, Team Development, Research, Analysis, Consulting, Portfolio Management, Asset Consulting, Verbal Communication

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Company Description Supporting millions of Aussies since 1988 with low fees and competitive long-term performance. Profits back to members, not shareholders Closing date: 20th March 2026 Please note Rest does not accept speculative resumes from recruitment agencies Rest will review applications prior to the closing date and may close the role earlier Job Description Established in 1988, Rest is one of Australia’s largest profit-to-member superannuation funds. We support more than two million members, with around $100 billion of funds under management and are recognised as a responsible investment leader*. We believe when members understand and engage with their super, they’re more likely to get a better retirement outcome. Everything we do at Rest is underpinned by our values and behaviours, we want to Be Daring, Keep it Simple, Take Action and Have Grit. To put it simply we want our people to thrive and love the work they do. The Investment Product & Communications Team at Rest are seeking an experienced Investment Specialist to lead and drive success in the critical linkages between Rest’s investment team and its key internal and external stakeholders. This includes operating as a subject matter expert for the purpose of Rest’s investments, engagement, education, business development, marketing and communications effort. The nature of the role will reflect the skillset of the successful candidate, but key responsibilities are expected to include: Driving successful positioning of Rest’s investment capabilities to support Rest’s strategic goals Acting as an investment leader in initiatives spanning the investment division and its stakeholders Strengthening relationships and collaborating successfully across Rest’s internal functions including ensuring accuracy and integrity in our investment product content and communications, ensuring investment strategy and process is accurately represented Leading and directing team initiatives and guiding and developing team members Lift the profile of Rest’s investment team as guardians of our members retirement savings Qualifications Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline Industry qualifications highly regarded Required experience, understanding or credentials including: Demonstrated experience in relevant areas such as research and analysis, consulting, communication and/or relationship management in the financial services/superannuation industry such as portfolio management or asset consulting. Proven leadership skills. High level of written and verbal communications skills with an ability to clearly articulate and present complex investment information in a simple and understandable form to relevant stakeholders Additional Information Our benefits have been designed so you can tailor your experience with us and include: Personal and professional development opportunities Hybrid working Purchase leave scheme and gender neutral 16 weeks paid parental leave Super Contribution Continuation for 12 Months of parental leave Linkedin Learning Income Protection Insurance Rest Excellence awards (peer recognition awards based on Rest’s values and behaviours) Rest Stops - meeting free breaks If you share our values, believe you can help make a difference for our members and want to be part of a leading superannuation fund with a Super culture, please click Apply Now. Rest is committed to creating a flexible work environment and culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion - where people feel welcome, safe to be themselves and inspired to do their best. We value the different backgrounds, lived experiences and abilities our diverse team brings. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all ages, cultural backgrounds, faiths, gender identities, sexual orientations and thinking styles. This includes people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples and those with disrupted work history due to career or other breaks. Please note only people with the right to work in Australia will be considered. *Funds under management as at 31 July 2025. Rest is recognised as a Responsible Investment Leader by the Responsible Investment Association Australia (RIAA) in its Responsible Investment Benchmark Report 2022.

Responsibilities

The role involves leading and driving success in the critical linkages between the investment team and key internal/external stakeholders, operating as a subject matter expert for investments, engagement, education, marketing, and communications efforts. Key duties include driving the positioning of investment capabilities to meet strategic goals, strengthening internal relationships, and leading team initiatives.